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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1964/08/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 11, 1964 A regular meeting was held in the Council Chambers by the City Council on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg, Director of Planning Warren Mayor Sparling led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. Statement: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within twenty-four hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of August 11, 1964. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the Council minutes for the meetings of July 14, 21, 28 and August 4 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~PRESENTATION OF PHOTO ALBUM Former Mayor Keith Menzel presented to the Council a photo album which was received from the City of General Roca, Argentina, Sister City to Chula Vista. ~/~UBLIC HEARING - Intention to change name of portion of "E" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed name change for a portion of "E" Street lying east of the new "E" Street extension, Mayor Sparling declared the hearing open. A letter was submitted from the Planning Cormnission recormnending that the street name be changed to Toyon Lane. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the name change and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 895 - Ordering street name change - First reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that Ordinance No. 895 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 894 - Approving First Avenue Annexation No. 1 - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that Ordinance No. 894 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived, and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None ~/TENTATIVE MAP OF LA BONITA ESTATES UNIT NO. 1 DISAPPROVED A letter was submitted from the Planning Commission stating they have Eon- sidered the tentative map of La Bonita Estates, Unit No. 1 subdivision, and also a request to rezone the property from R-l-B-la (one acre) to R-l-B-20 (20,000 square feet). Commission findings were that the property could not be properly developed without destroying the naturalness of the area and since the proposed subdivision was designed based on R-l-B-20 zoning, disapproval was recormmended. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be upheld and the tentative map disapproved. SIZES Councilman McMains suggested that the Planning Commission be directed to consider the use of variable lot sizes when drafting the new zoning and subdivi- sion ordinances in order to avoid cutting down the hills in the rural areas. ~'~PPEAL OF LAWTONAND L~ENHARD TO PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION APPROVED A letter was read from th~ Planning Commission reaffirming their disapproval to the granting of a conditional use permit to Doctors Lawton and Lienhard for professional offices at 349 "H" Street. The Council was generally of the opinion that there was no justification for denial of t~e conditional use permit under the present ordinance. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be over-ruled and the ap- peal granted subject to approval by the Planning Cormmission of detailed architec- ture and landscape plans prior to construction of Phase 1, and subject to con- struction of a six-foot-high masonry wall or fence between the parking area and property to the east. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None ~/~TUDy OF "H" STREET REQUESTED Mayor Sparling requested that the Planning Cor~nission and staff make a study of "H" Street from Montgomery Freeway to Third Avenue and report their recormmendations. ~,.~EPTEMBER 15 SET AS DATE FOR HEARING ON PERMANENT ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES A letter was read from the Planning Cormmission recommending permanent zon- ing for the Flynn, Francine, Grout, Greg Rogers School Park Site and Princess Hilltop Subdivision and establishing setbacks for Princess Hilltop Subdivision. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale and carried that SeptemDer 15 at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a public hear- ing on the proposed zoning. · ESOLUTION NO, 34bg - Approving adoption oi Select Street system Oifered by Counczlman Anderson, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Mc_Mains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None SEWER EASEMENT FROM PRINCESS PARK ESTATES It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that action on this item be held over one week for further report. RESOLUTION NO. 3469 - Authorizing condemnation for sewer purposes Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NOv 3470 - Finding competitive bidding to be impractical on purchase of parking meters Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson~ McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None ~CHANGE ORDER FOR AC RESURFACING PROGRAM The City Councfl having approved the amended AC Paving program as sub- mitted by the City Eng+ineer, it was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the change order with the Griffith Company for the 1964-1965 AC paving program be approved. G~"~KEQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CO~IPLETION TIME - Public Works Corporation Yard The R. E. Hazard Jr. Company~ having requested a two-week extension of time for completion of the Public Works Corporation Yard because plaster has not dried sufficiently, it was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Council- man McCorquodale, and carried that the two-week extension be granted to August 27, as requested. ~PROTEST TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to file a formal protest with the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board against the issuance of an on-sale beer license for property located at 175 North Glover Avenue. ~PPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO CIVIL SERVICE CO~$1ISSION Councilman McMains nominated Richard Davis for appointment to the Civil Service Commission. Councilman Anderson nominated Howard Ferguson for appointment to the Civil Service Commission. There being no other nominations, a ballot was taken with Mr. Ferguson receiving a majority of the votes for a term of three years, said term to expire June 30, 1967. Appointment of a member to fill the unexpired term of Joseph Stetser was held over one week. ~/APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD Councilman McAllister nominated John Hallman for reappointment to the Library Board. Councilman McCorquodale nominated Dorothy Rudolph for appointment to the Library Board. There being no other nominations, a ballot was taken with Mr. Hallman re- ceiving a majority of the votes for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1968. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Councilman McAIlister nominated Robert Johnson for reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilman Anderson nominated Arthur Ellis for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilman McCorquodale nominated Gordon Hobel for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. There being no other nominations, a ballot was taken with Robert Johnson receiving a majority of the votes for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1968. ~/'~PPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PARKING PLACE COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the Clerk be directed to cast a unanimous vote for William Eckhart for reappointment to the Parking Place Comanission for a term of three years, said term to expire June 30, 1967. ~ApPoINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the Clerk be directed to cast a unanimous vote for Virgil Steven- son for reappointment to the Planning Commission for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1968. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SAFETY COUNCIL Councilman McAllister nominated Stephen Ballard for appointment to the Safety Council. Councilman Anderson nominated Florence Kincaid for appointment to the Safety Council. Councilman McCorquodale nominated Leo Short for appointment to the Safety Council. There being no other nominations, a ballot was taken with Stephen Ballard receiving a majority of the votes for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1968. Councilman Anderson nominated Florence Kincaid for membership on the Safety Council. Councilman McMains nominated James Jones for membership on the Safety Council. Councilman McCorquodale nominated Leo Short for membership on the Safety Council. There being no other nominations, a ballot was taken with Florence Kineaid ~receiving a majority of the votes to fill the unexpired term of Jim Hayden, said term to expire June 30, 1965. ~/iPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SISTER CITY COI~IlSSlON It .was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried:that the Clerk be directed to cast a unanimous ballot for A10'Day and Mrs. Don Hathaway for reappointment to the Sister City Cormnission for terms of four years, said terms to expire June 30, 1968. Councilman Anderson nominated Mrs. Gregorio Roth for membership on the Sister City Cormnission. Councilman McAllister nominated Norma Villa Lobos for membership on the Sister City Cormuission. Upon motion by Councilman McMains, nominations were closed. A ballot was taken with Mrs. Roth receiving a majority of the votes for a four-year term, said term to expire June 30, 1968. Councilman McCorquo~ale nominated Norma Villa Lobos for appointment on the Sister City Commission. Upon motion by Councilman McMains, nominations were closed. It was moved tjX'by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the Clerk be directed to cast a unanimous ballot for Norma Villa Lobos to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Salvador Flores, said term to expire June 30, 1966. REQUEST FOR CIRCUS GRANTED A letter was read from the Chula Vista Post~ American Legion, requesting permission to use the Pony League baseball grounds for the purpose of sponsoring a circus (Kay Brothers Circus) on Saturday~ September 19. City Attorney Duberg asked that the agreement between the Legion and Circus be subject to his approval. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McAltister, and carried that the request be granted subject to recommendations of City Attorney Duberg. BqUEST FOR STUDY ON PURCHASE OF AIRPORT A letter was read from the Junior Chamber of Con~nerce, Inc., requesting that the Council take action to investigate the possible purchase of the airport in Sweetwater Valley. Mr. Hubert Christensen, President of the Junior Chamber, in support of the letter, requested that a feasibility study be made on the possibility of purchas- ing the airport for public operation. It was suggested to Mr. Christensen that the Junior Chamber investigate other locations for possible use as an airport. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the Administrative Officer be directed to make a study on the Junior Chamber request and report back in two weeks. NVITATION TO BARBECUE DINNER A letter was read from the Chula Vista Chapter, Order of DeMolay, inviting members of the Council to attend their biannual Barbecue Beef Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., August 19, at the Masonic Temple, 732 Third Avenue. Free tickets were included with the invitation. ~UEST FOR 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENTS A letter was read from Roy T. Winder, 1465 First Avenue, requesting that the 1400 block of First Avenue, south of Quintard, be improved with paving only under the 1911 Act procedure. Referred to City Engineer Cole. ~I~SOLUTION FROM CITY OF DAIRYLAND A resolution was read from the City of Dairyland encouraging more efficient use of school sites and urging the Council to so indicate to the State Legislators and Department of Education. Referred to Chamber of Cormnerce Education Committee. ~A~ION TAKEN ON MOTION OF COUNCILMAN McALLISTER FOR CRITICISM OF STAR-NEWS Councilman McAIlister asked that the Council take action on his motion made at the meeting of August 4 that the Council write a letter of criticism to the Star-News for their choice of language in reporting on the Morse case in the paper of July 30. Councilman Anderson and Councilman Sparling expressed an opinion that a personal letter should be written rather than one from the Council. Coun- cilman McAllister's motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, McMains Noes: Oouncilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Absent: None CIT~EN DIRECTED TO CONFER WITH CITY ATTORNEY ON SUBDIVISION NUISANGE Upon inquiry, Mrs. Gretchen Griswold was directed to confer privately with the City Attorney as to who is responsible for nuisances caused by new subdivisions. ~PHOTO ALBUM PNESENTED TO SISTER CITY COMMISSION Mrs. Anne Hedenkamp, Chairman of the Sister City Cor~ission, accepted from Mayor Sparling the photo album just received from Sister City General Roca and thanked Councilmen for making it possible for her to attend the National Town Affiliation Conference in Washington, D. C. She invited Councilmen to attend the next meeting of the Sister City Commission to hear her report. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sparling adjourned the meeting at 9:10 P.M. until August 18 at 7:00 P.M.